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The average price for a Asphalt Shingle roof in Iowa is $11,255.

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The average cost to replace a roof in Iowa is about $11,255. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Iowa of 1,847 sqft (18.33 squares) and the area's most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.09 per sqft ($609/square).

Average Cost by Material

Roof replacement cost can vary greatly depending on the type of roofing material used. The costs listed below are based on a 1,847 sqft roof (18.33 squares) in Iowa.

Roof Replacement Costs by Home Size

Home size is one of the biggest factors contributing to replacement costs. This table shows replacement costs for different home sizes for each roofing material in Iowa.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.09/sqft ($609/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,047
1,00010$6,094
1,50015$9,140
2,00020$12,187
2,50025$15,234
3,00030$18,281
3,50035$21,328
4,00040$24,375
4,50045$27,421
5,00050$30,468
Designer Shingle
$7.93/sqft ($793/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,966
1,00010$7,931
1,50015$11,897
2,00020$15,863
2,50025$19,829
3,00030$23,794
3,50035$27,760
4,00040$31,726
4,50045$35,692
5,00050$39,657
Metal
$14.84/sqft ($1,484/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$7,419
1,00010$14,837
1,50015$22,256
2,00020$29,675
2,50025$37,093
3,00030$44,512
3,50035$51,931
4,00040$59,349
4,50045$66,768
5,00050$74,187

How Roof Replacement Impacts Home Value

Homeowners frequently want to know how replacing their roof could impact the overall value of their home. This table shows how roof replacement, by material and home size, could impact the value of an Iowa home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.09/sqft ($609/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,828
1,000$3,656
1,500$5,484
2,000$7,312
2,500$9,140
3,000$10,969
3,500$12,797
4,000$14,625
4,500$16,453
5,000$18,281
Designer Shingle
$7.93/sqft ($793/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,419
1,000$4,838
1,500$7,257
2,000$9,676
2,500$12,095
3,000$14,515
3,500$16,934
4,000$19,353
4,500$21,772
5,000$24,191
Metal
$14.84/sqft ($1,484/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$4,600
1,000$9,199
1,500$13,799
2,000$18,398
2,500$22,998
3,000$27,597
3,500$32,197
4,000$36,797
4,500$41,396
5,000$45,996

Iowa Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned2,013,058
Average roof size (with pitch)1,847 Square Feet
Average roof slope 4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Iowa

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Iowa compared to nearby states?

Iowa roofing labor typically drifts between $1.20 and $2.00 per foot translating to roughly $40 , $75 an hour. That sits below the metro rates observed in Illinois and Minnesota roughly matches the rates recorded in Nebraska and South Dakota and is a bit higher than the figures, in many of Missouri’s rural areas.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Iowa's weather affect roof lifespan?

Iowa’s weather delivers 34 inches of rain and roughly 30 inches of snow each year plus frequent strong winds and a hard‑hit summer sun. Those elements speed up shingle deterioration, UV bleaching, freeze‑thaw cracking, ice dams, wind uplift, hail impact and moisture‑induced rot, often shaving years off a roof’s lifespan unless the right materials and diligent maintenance are, in place.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Iowa?

In Iowa the usual culprits behind roof damage are the wind and hail that ride in on the spring and summer storms, tornadoes and derechos included. Hail leaves dents and punctures, in shingles gusty winds tear and lift the roofing and snow or ice dams bring a second wave of winter damage.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Iowa?

From spring through early autumn, roughly May to September, is the prime season for swapping out roofs in Iowa, when the mercury seldom drops below, about 40 °F and dry days are the norm. Summer’s warmth throttles the dreaded freeze‑thaw cycle speeds the sealing of shingles. Lets you sidestep the notorious corn‑belt hail and the fierce spring gusts.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Iowa?

Roof claims precipitated by storms are a staple, in Iowa. Resting on the rim of Tornado Alley the state endures a steady cadence of spring hailstorms, twisters and straight‑line wind events punctuated now and then by sporadic heavy moisture‑laden snowfalls. This volatile mix ignites a flare‑up in claim activity, most pronounced from May through July, and the peaks usually coalesce in the wake of significant hail or tornado outbreaks.

What natural disasters in Iowa cause the most roof replacements?

Hail and powerful gusts are the reasons roofs get replaced across Iowa especially when they arrive with violent spring thunderstorms, tornadoes or the August 2020 Midwest derecho that ripped through Cedar Rapids and the eastern part of the state. By contrast snow and ice produce only occasional localized roof failures and flooding seldom compels a full‑scale replacement.

Top Roofing Contractors in Iowa

Smart Home Exteriors

4.9

60 reviews

Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle

2024 Northwest 92nd Court
Clive, IA 50325

(515) 206-2107

Action Roofing

4.9

76 reviews

Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle

2422 Green Hills Dr
Norwalk, IA 50211

(515) 202-2173

Sonntag Roofing

5

848 reviews

Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle

1402 Walnut Street
Dallas Center, IA 50063

(515) 681-5951

Five Star Home Improvement

4.7

398 reviews

Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle

2000 James Street
Coralville, IA 52241

(319) 640-6536

A-1 Roofing

4.6

112 reviews

Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle

710 14th Street
Bettendorf, IA 52722

(563) 355-1100

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Larabee Homes

5

11 reviews

Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle

309 Franklin Ave
College Springs, IA 51637

(402) 317-9396

American Dream Exteriors

5

36 reviews

Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle

4012 E 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50313

(515) 348-1388

Strictly Roofing Inc

4.7

29 reviews

Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle

1102 5TH AVE NE INDEPENDENCE IA
Independence, IA 50644

(319) 334-7108

Hutch Unlimited LLC.

5

55 reviews

Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle

2407 Northeast 12th Street
Grimes, IA 50111

(515) 313-7355

Meeks Construction

4.6

21 reviews

Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle

100 Alexander Drive
Tipton, IA 52772

(563) 320-6137

New Vista Exteriors

5

16 reviews

Flat RoofFlat Roof Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle MetalMetal

18903 Fulton Street
Carlisle, IA 50047

(515) 320-5407

Walter Roofing

5

386 reviews

Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle Flat RoofFlat Roof Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle

8450 Hickman Road
Clive, IA 50325

(515) 669-0788

Bryan exteriors

4.7

77 reviews

MetalMetal Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle

6633 Northwest 6th Drive
Des Moines, IA 50313

(515) 669-9413

Freed Construction

4.7

32 reviews

Asphalt ShingleAsphalt Shingle Designer ShingleDesigner Shingle

5729 Westminster Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

(319) 239-0514

Hedrick Construction Inc

4.6

44 reviews

104 Campus Dr
Huxley, IA 50124

(515) 597-7663

Heartland Roofing Siding and Windows

4.6

299 reviews

2175 NW 86th St Ste 10
Clive, IA 50325

(515) 981-3838

Baker Pro Construction LLC

5

23 reviews

5907 16th Ave SW Ste C
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

(319) 775-3971

Greiman Construction Services

4.4

12 reviews

1266 Crown St Unit D
Garner, IA 50438

(641) 530-4495

Golden Eagle Construction

5

40 reviews

110 Tama St
Boone, IA 50036

(515) 708-4027

Bailey Roofing Contractors Inc

4.7

10 reviews

10110 Dennis Dr
Urbandale, IA 50322

(515) 253-0191

Map of Roofing Contractors in Iowa

Roof Costs in Iowa Cities

Ames, IA

  • Avg Cost: $11,255

Ankeny, IA

  • Avg Cost: $8,688

Burlington, IA

  • Avg Cost: $11,255

Cedar Falls, IA

  • Avg Cost: $7,020

Cedar Rapids, IA

  • Avg Cost: $8,119

Clinton, IA

  • Avg Cost: $11,255

Council Bluffs, IA

  • Avg Cost: $11,255

Davenport, IA

  • Avg Cost: $10,204

Des Moines, IA

  • Avg Cost: $8,688

Dubuque, IA

  • Avg Cost: $11,255

Fort Dodge, IA

  • Avg Cost: $11,255

Iowa City, IA

  • Avg Cost: $11,255

Marion, IA

  • Avg Cost: $8,119

Marshalltown, IA

  • Avg Cost: $9,558

Mason City, IA

  • Avg Cost: $11,255

Muscatine, IA

  • Avg Cost: $11,255

Ottumwa, IA

  • Avg Cost: $11,255

Sioux City, IA

  • Avg Cost: $11,255

Urbandale, IA

  • Avg Cost: $8,688

Waterloo, IA

  • Avg Cost: $7,020